Syllabus

AEM 4581

Mechanics of Solids

3 Credits

 

Catalog Description:

 

Continuum mechanics in one dimension: kinematics; mass, momentum/energy, constitutive theory. Wave propagation, heat conduction. Strings. Euler-Bernoulli theory. 3-D deformations/stress. Topics from fracture mechanics, structural stability, vibrations, thin films, layered media, smart materials, phase transformations, 3-D elastic wave propagation. Elasticity, viscoelasticity, plasticity.

 

Prerequisites by Topic:

 

1. Linear Algebra and Differential equations (Math 2373)
2. Multivariable Calculus (Math 2374)
3. Deformable Body Mechanics (AEM 3031)

 

Text:

 

(none)

 

Format of Course:

 

3 hours of lecture per week

 

Computer Usage:

 

(none)

 

Course Objectives:

 

The objectives of this course are to introduce students to continuum mechanics, elasticity theory and solid mechanics. The course is intended for students who are thinking about advanced studies in engineering.

 

 

Course Outcomes:

 

1. An understanding of continuum mechanics in one spatial dimension, including kinematics, balances of mass, momentum and energy, jump conditions, constitutive theory
2. An understanding of the differences between linear elasticity and nonlinear elasticity
3. A knowledge of different constitutive equations

 

Relationship of course to program objectives:

 

The course develops the mathematical skills needed for students who are interested in advanced study in engineering or other fields.

 

Relationship of course to student outcomes:

 

This course supports the following student outcomes:

 

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed using appropriate learning strategies.

 

Outcome Measurement

 

This course is not used to directly measure any of the student outcomes.

 

 

Course Outline:

 

Lecture (Hrs, approx.)	Topics
10	One dimensional continuum mechanics
4	Strings and rods
8	Three dimensional deformations
(balance)	Topics from solid mechanics

 

 

Student Survey Questions:

 

In this course, I acquired the following:

 

1.      An understanding of continuum mechanics in one dimension

2.      An ability to formulate the balances of mass, momentum and energy.

3.      An understanding of how constitutive equations enter continuum mechanics.

4.      An ability to formulate one-dimensional elasticity problems.

5.      An  understanding of string, rod and beam theories

6.      An introduction to modern solid mechanics topics.

 

Please answer the following questions regarding the course:

 

7.      The level of work required in the course was appropriate for the credit given.

8.      My background in mathematics and deformable body mechanics was adequate.

 

 

Last modified:

 

2018-11-16